Portret van Johann Caspar Lavater by Georg Friedrich Schmoll

Portret van Johann Caspar Lavater 1700 - 1785

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photo of handprinted image

aged paper

light pencil work

pale palette

reduced colour palette

photo restoration

ink paper printed

light coloured

old engraving style

feminine colour palette

This engraved portrait of Johann Caspar Lavater, created by Georg Friedrich Schmoll between 1700 and 1785, depicts Lavater in profile, framed by an oval and a decorative ribbon. The artwork displays a fine level of detail, showcasing Schmoll's skill in engraving. Lavater, a Swiss theologian, physiognomist, and poet, is known for his work on interpreting character through facial features, making this portrait a testament to his influence during the Enlightenment era. The inscription below the portrait identifies the subject and details its publication.